Garenvs Fizz
Garen vs Fizz is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Garen wins with a 57.7% win rate (+15.4%) over Fizz based on 26 games. Garen holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Garen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Garen vs Fizz matchup.
Garen Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Garen performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Who Wins the Garen vs Fizz Matchup?
Garen vs Fizz Matchup Summary
The Garen vs Fizz matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Garen wins with a 57.7% win rate compared to Fizz's 42.3%, giving Garen a 15.4 percentage point advantage. Garen dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Fizz players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Garen leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Garen players can confidently pick into Fizz and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Fizz away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Garen vs Fizz Laning Phase Breakdown
Garen is favored during the laning phase against Fizz, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Garen holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Garen Build Against Fizz
Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Fizz, providing the mobility and stats Garen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Garen against Fizz are Stridebreaker, Maw of Malmortius and Phantom Dancer. This combination gives Garen an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Fizz. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Garen vs Fizz matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Garen54.5%
Fizz45.5%Garen60.0%Fizz40.0%Garen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Fizz. This lopsided early game means Garen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Garen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Fizz. Extended games heavily favor Garen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Garen holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Fizz players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Garen Runes Against Fizz
Precision
Sorcery
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Garen to press their advantage against Fizz, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Garen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Garen's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Garen build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.85% | 378 | 6.7 | 800 | 12,364 | 51.9% | 51.8% | |
| 49.01% | 353 | 6.5 | 661 | 12,248 | 46.9% | 50.5% | |
| 45.82% | 299 | 6.7 | 899 | 13,163 | 45.8% | 45.8% | |
| 51.46% | 274 | 6.5 | 780 | 12,512 | 46.1% | 55.4% | |
| 50.00% | 218 | 7.1 | 715 | 12,462 | 47.1% | 51.9% | |
| 54.17% | 216 | 7.1 | 974 | 12,921 | 61.5% | 48.8% | |
| 50.94% | 212 | 7.2 | 1,126 | 12,994 | 57.5% | 47.0% | |
| 47.83% | 207 | 7.3 | 989 | 13,303 | 41.4% | 51.1% | |
| 44.66% | 206 | 7.1 | 806 | 12,768 | 40.7% | 47.8% | |
| 52.24% | 201 | 7.1 | 805 | 12,259 | 53.7% | 50.9% | |
| 48.50% | 200 | 6.9 | 679 | 12,303 | 46.7% | 50.0% | |
| 46.32% | 190 | 6.9 | 788 | 11,874 | 47.0% | 45.8% | |
| 53.01% | 183 | 7.0 | 863 | 12,855 | 48.0% | 56.6% | |
| 60.67% | 178 | 7.3 | 891 | 13,207 | 62.8% | 58.7% | |
| 47.67% | 172 | 6.8 | 792 | 11,836 | 51.8% | 43.8% | |
| 44.44% | 171 | 7.1 | 854 | 13,091 | 40.9% | 46.7% | |
| 49.69% | 163 | 7.1 | 911 | 12,411 | 47.4% | 51.8% | |
| 48.08% | 156 | 6.2 | 581 | 11,456 | 50.0% | 46.6% | |
| 46.67% | 150 | 6.5 | 804 | 11,818 | 55.1% | 39.5% | |
| 45.77% | 142 | 7.3 | 900 | 13,582 | 49.1% | 43.7% | |
| 44.68% | 141 | 6.7 | 701 | 12,173 | 42.0% | 47.2% | |
| 48.23% | 141 | 7.0 | 753 | 12,733 | 45.9% | 50.0% | |
| 48.57% | 140 | 6.9 | 905 | 12,255 | 58.1% | 41.0% | |
| 60.90% | 133 | 7.3 | 833 | 13,650 | 69.0% | 54.7% | |
| 51.94% | 129 | 7.8 | 864 | 13,405 | 58.0% | 48.1% | |
| 45.31% | 128 | 7.1 | 838 | 13,675 | 57.1% | 38.0% | |
| 55.08% | 118 | 6.5 | 821 | 12,795 | 53.2% | 56.3% | |
| 59.83% | 117 | 7.3 | 878 | 12,973 | 63.6% | 56.5% | |
| 59.83% | 117 | 6.5 | 918 | 12,172 | 53.2% | 64.3% | |
| 49.56% | 113 | 7.0 | 781 | 12,622 | 56.5% | 44.8% | |
| 49.55% | 111 | 7.1 | 916 | 13,354 | 52.5% | 47.9% | |
| 57.55% | 106 | 6.9 | 724 | 12,181 | 66.7% | 50.8% | |
| 52.53% | 99 | 7.1 | 901 | 12,859 | 64.3% | 43.9% | |
| 62.89% | 97 | 7.1 | 845 | 12,793 | 66.7% | 60.7% | |
| 56.84% | 95 | 6.7 | 639 | 12,105 | 48.9% | 64.0% | |
| 55.81% | 86 | 6.8 | 769 | 12,382 | 47.6% | 63.6% | |
| 43.21% | 81 | 7.1 | 916 | 12,626 | 48.6% | 39.1% | |
| 64.20% | 81 | 7.0 | 925 | 13,834 | 66.7% | 62.8% | |
| 51.95% | 77 | 6.9 | 859 | 12,887 | 56.7% | 48.9% | |
| 50.00% | 74 | 6.9 | 759 | 11,743 | 46.1% | 54.3% | |
| 40.58% | 69 | 6.5 | 596 | 12,280 | 37.9% | 42.5% | |
| 62.69% | 67 | 6.9 | 1,072 | 13,414 | 53.6% | 69.2% | |
| 47.62% | 63 | 6.3 | 855 | 12,230 | 58.3% | 41.0% | |
| 63.49% | 63 | 7.3 | 803 | 12,117 | 54.8% | 71.9% | |
| 56.45% | 62 | 7.1 | 891 | 12,002 | 67.7% | 42.9% | |
| 56.14% | 57 | 7.2 | 737 | 13,323 | 55.2% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 45 | 6.5 | 894 | 15,434 | 62.5% | 69.0% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 6.9 | 767 | 12,140 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 6.8 | 715 | 12,954 | 58.8% | 43.5% | |
| 60.53% | 38 | 7.5 | 752 | 13,512 | 62.5% | 59.1% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 7.0 | 797 | 13,778 | 78.6% | 36.4% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 6.8 | 725 | 11,506 | 47.4% | 46.7% | |
| 75.76% | 33 | 5.6 | 840 | 12,554 | 70.6% | 81.3% | |
| 70.97% | 31 | 7.5 | 759 | 12,019 | 60.0% | 90.9% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 6.6 | 832 | 12,664 | 78.6% | 43.8% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 6.0 | 872 | 12,796 | 78.6% | 33.3% | |
| 35.71% | 28 | 6.6 | 756 | 12,911 | 22.2% | 42.1% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 6.0 | 549 | 10,859 | 28.6% | 64.3% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.7 | 773 | 13,446 | 54.5% | 60.0% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 5.0 | 672 | 12,682 | 37.5% | 47.1% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 6.9 | 908 | 10,004 | 69.2% | 54.5% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 7.3 | 733 | 11,359 | 69.2% | 63.6% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 7.0 | 650 | 10,454 | 35.7% | 40.0% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 7.0 | 743 | 11,767 | 46.1% | 40.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 7.0 | 740 | 12,997 | 42.9% | 56.3% | |
| 69.57% | 23 | 7.3 | 898 | 12,298 | 75.0% | 63.6% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 6.2 | 816 | 12,320 | 55.6% | 57.1% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 6.7 | 677 | 11,868 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 6.6 | 651 | 10,902 | 54.5% | 20.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 7.1 | 913 | 13,675 | 71.4% | 46.1% | |
| 73.68% | 19 | 7.3 | 947 | 12,831 | 72.7% | 75.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 7.2 | 681 | 13,283 | 42.9% | 45.5% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 7.0 | 665 | 12,591 | 37.5% | 77.8% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.1 | 822 | 14,980 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.1 | 933 | 13,068 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.1 | 658 | 12,565 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.7 | 499 | 10,962 | 44.4% | 16.7% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.3 | 586 | 9,812 | 30.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.0 | 1,096 | 12,918 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.8 | 979 | 13,158 | 66.7% | 12.5% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.7 | 703 | 13,522 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 6.8 | 560 | 12,319 | 20.0% | 25.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 7.0 | 816 | 12,015 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.8 | 758 | 12,785 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 4.0 | 944 | 15,209 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.6 | 1,012 | 14,353 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 3.9 | 641 | 11,911 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 7.1 | 701 | 12,085 | 85.7% | 60.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 6.0 | 635 | 12,830 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.9 | 788 | 13,600 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.8 | 718 | 14,946 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 7.0 | 799 | 14,789 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 90.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 827 | 12,054 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 7.1 | 865 | 15,246 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 744 | 15,058 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 7.3 | 738 | 10,672 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 6.6 | 717 | 13,420 | 33.3% | 16.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.3 | 728 | 13,727 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.1 | 839 | 16,536 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 676 | 13,670 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 467 | 11,935 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.8 | 712 | 13,869 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.8 | 734 | 13,858 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.8 | 745 | 14,868 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.3 | 761 | 11,834 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.2 | 832 | 13,861 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.2 | 759 | 14,649 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.2 | 450 | 10,155 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.6 | 711 | 15,025 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 865 | 15,485 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 885 | 10,207 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 693 | 11,963 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
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Garen vs Fizz - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Garen do against Fizz in League of Legends?
Garen wins the Garen vs Fizz matchup with a 57.7% win rate compared to Fizz's 42.3%, a 15.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Garen do against Fizz in the early game?
In the early game, Garen has the advantage against Fizz with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. Garen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Garen do against Fizz in the late game?
In the late game, Garen takes over the Garen vs Fizz matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Garen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Garen vs Fizz matchup?
Garen wins the matchup against Fizz with a 57.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 15.4 percentage point advantage means Garen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.
What is the best Garen build against Fizz?
The best Garen build against Fizz includes Stridebreaker, Maw of Malmortius, Phantom Dancer with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Garen runes against Fizz?
The best Garen runes against Fizz use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Garen vs Fizz matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Garen counter Fizz?
Yes, Garen has a favorable matchup against Fizz with a 57.7% win rate. Garen strongly counters Fizz in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Garen against Fizz?
When playing Garen against Fizz, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.